Protectionism and "Buy American"

Posted by on Feb 4, 2009 in Robert Sturdy MEP | 8 comments I am glad to see that President Obama is having second thoughts over his protectionist “Buy American” clause to help revive his country’s flagging economy. He is now quoted as saying: “I agree that we can’t send a protectionist message. I want to see what kind of language we can work on this issue. I think it would be a mistake, though, at a time when worldwide trade is...
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